■ Sometimes forceful spraying with water on leaves will wash away aphids and mites. Scare away beneficials (ladybugs, praying mantis, lacewings, etc.) by thumping or shaking stems. This practice may also be used on trees where honeydew is a problem.

■ Apply your second grubworm treatment.

■ Destroy summer squash that is heavily infested with squash bugs or powdery mildew and replant.

■ If gladiolus foliage has started to die down, you can start digging and drying corms for winter storage.

■ Caladiums require plenty of water at this time of year.

■ Apply your second treatment of grubworm treatment.

■ Destroy summer squash that is infested heavily with squash bugs or powdery mildew and replant.